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REDD+ Intern

Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org), a leading international nonprofit organization, creates transformational solutions to the most serious environmental problems. EDF links science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships. Connect with us on EDF Voices, Twitter and Facebook.

Are you interested in exploring a career at an internationally-recognized environmental organization? By joining EDF as an Intern, you too can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. EDF’s Internship Program welcomes intellectually hungry leaders to join us, advance our work, and cultivate the skills and relationships needed for a successful career working for the environment. Alumni of our Internship Program have gone on to important leadership positions, most notably our own President, Fred Krupp. Could you be the next Fred Krupp?

EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.

Environmental Defense Fund’s Global Climate Program seeks an intern in our Washington, D.C. office to assist with our REDD+ Policy team. We are currently doing work on supporting Indigenous Peoples advocacy efforts in REDD+ and forest conservation policy processes.

Reports to

Chris Meyer – Senior Manager

Overall Function

Through research and analysis, the position will support the development of products for advocacy efforts and execution of programmatic goals.

Research and analysis to support the development of the New York Declaration on Forest’s annual report.

Monitor blogs and postings on REDD+ while helping to write blogs and policy positions

Monitor the UNFCCC negotiations and other international forums where REDD+ policy is being developed such as the FIP, FCPF, UNREDD, and REDD+ Partnership

Support creation of new Ag-Climate Policy initiative with timely research.

Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in environmental science, international relations, public policy, or related fields. Depending on ability, higher levels of work will be given (grad student versus undergraduate or recent grad).

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interface well with all programs/departments in the organization and to represent the Climate and Air team in a highly professional manner.

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.

Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.

Solid experience with computer spreadsheets

Location

Washington, DC

Term

10 weeks during the summer

Hours

Full-time (35 hours/week)

Compensation

The compensation for this is $463.75/week for a total of $4637.50.

Budget Manager

Elizabeth Petykowski

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.